Snow Pants

ABSTRACT

A pair of snow pants includes incorporated sliding members constructed and arranged for attachment to said pants.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are many articles of clothing that are specifically configured for use in the snow. One activity that is very common is the activity of sledding. However, if one wants to sled and does not readily have a sled, what often happens is the outer clothing is either significantly moistened by the snow or sometimes damaged during the sledding activity. The present invention provides an article of clothing specifically configured with members to facilitate sledding without a sled.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one embodiment the present invention is a pair of snow pants with incorporated sliding members, said snow pants comprising: a pair of pants; at least one slider member constructed and arranged for attachment to said pants.

The pants can be existing snow pants that are modified to provide for permanent or releasable attachment of the slider members described herein, or, in one embodiment, the snow pants are constructed and arranged in a manufacturing process for use with the present invention.

In one embodiment, the slider member or members is/are permanently attached to said pants.

In one embodiment, the slider member or members is/are releasably attached to said pants.

In one embodiment, slider member includes two slider members are attached to said pants at the knees.

In one embodiment, the slider member includes two slider members are attached to said pants at the buttocks.

In one embodiment, the slider member includes two slider members are attached to said pants at the hamstring region (e.g. the back of the leg behind, or dorsal, to the thigh).

In one embodiment, the slider member includes two slider members are attached to said pants at the thigh region.

In one embodiment, the slider member includes two slider members are attached to said pants at the shin region.

In one embodiment, the slider member includes is attached to said pants outer surface.

In one embodiment, the slider member includes is attached to said pants interior surface.

In one embodiment, the slider member includes at least two of: two slider members are attached to said pants at the knees; two slider members are attached to said pants at the buttocks; two slider members are attached to said pants at the hamstring region; two slider members are attached to said pants at the hamstring region; and two slider members are attached to said pants at the shin region.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an environment of use of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pants according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view from FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged partially disassembled view from FIG. 2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

There are many clothing articles developed and available for use in the snow. However, many persons that enjoy the sledding activity are very aware that a sled is required in order to enjoy the activity. Pants system 10 includes main pants body 12 and one or more buttocks snow slider 14 secured to pants 12, one or more thigh snow slider 16 are attached to main pants 12, and one or two knee snow slider 18 are attached to pants 12. The slider units attached to pants 12 are contemplated in one embodiment permanently attached to pants 12. Permanent attachment includes but would not be limited to stitching directly into pants, as demonstrated in FIG. 3, whereby stitching 22 secures slider 16 to pants 12. Although only slider 16 is demonstrated in the figure, it is contemplated that any of sliders 14, 16 or 18 be permanently attached and stitched to pants 12.

In one embodiment, slider includes an insulator 20 positioned between slider 16 and pants 12. Insulator 20 provides moisture and temperature insulation for the wearer of pants 12. Although only thigh slider 16 is demonstrated in the figure as being used with insulator 20, any one of buttocks slider 14, thigh slider 16, or knee slider 18 is contemplated for use with insulator 20. In another embodiment, not shown, any one of buttocks slider 14, thigh slider 16, and knee slider 18 are attached with permanent adhesive to pants 12. In another embodiment, as demonstrated in FIG. 4, thigh slider 16 has incorporated therewith hook-and-loop fastener 24 that is constructed and arranged to mate with hook-and-loop receiver 26, whereby hook-and-loop receiver 26 is attached to pants 12. In this embodiment, any one of buttocks slider 14, thigh slider 16, or knee slider 18 is releaseably attached to pants 12. Although this embodiment demonstrates releasable attachment with hook-and-loop fasteners, any releasable attachment is contemplated, including but not limited to buttons, snaps, zipper, combinations thereof, and the like.

It is contemplated that any one or all of the demonstrated slider attachments shown in the figures be used in a particular embodiment of the present invention. Additionally, other slider units, such as on the side of pants 12, on the shin area of pants 12, and other areas are contemplated as being part of the present invention.

In use, a user will select a particular pants 12. In one embodiment, pants 12 comes with sliders permanently attached. User will put on the pants and slide on snow utilizing the desired and configured slider. In another embodiment, user will put on pants 12, affix the desired sliders thereto, and proceed to slide on snow utilizing the sliders.

While the invention has been described in its preferred form or embodiment with some degree of particularity, it is understood that this description has been given only by way of example and that numerous changes in the details of construction, fabrication and use, including the combination and arrangement of parts, may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A pair of snow pants with incorporated sliding members, said snow pants comprising: a pair of pants; at least one slider member constructed and arranged for attachment to said pants.
 2. The pants of claim 1 wherein said slider member is permanently attached to said pants.
 3. The pants of claim 1 wherein said slider member is releasably attached to said pants.
 4. The pants of claim 1 wherein said slider member includes two slider members are attached to said pants at the knees.
 5. The pants of claim 1 wherein said slider member includes two slider members are attached to said pants at the buttocks.
 6. The pants of claim 1 wherein said slider member includes two slider members are attached to said pants at the hamstring region.
 7. The pants of claim 1 wherein said slider member includes two slider members are attached to said pants at the thigh region.
 8. The pants of claim 1 wherein said slider member includes two slider members are attached to said pants at the shin region.
 9. The pants of claim 1 wherein said slider member is attached to said pants outer surface.
 10. The pants of claim 1 wherein said slider member is attached to said pants interior surface.
 11. The pants of claim 1 wherein said slider member includes at least two of: two slider members are attached to said pants at the knees; two slider members are attached to said pants at the buttocks; two slider members are attached to said pants at the hamstring region; two slider members are attached to said pants at the hamstring region; and two slider members are attached to said pants at the shin region. 